Natural England - Enforcement and Inspection

Enforcement and Inspection

The police are responsible for enforcing wildlife laws related to protected species. The majority of police forces have a Wildlife Crime Officer, details can be found on the PAW webpage or contact your local police station.

We are the first point of contact for members of the public wishing to report the suspected poisoning of wildlife. If you suspect a pesticide poisoning you should report this using the FREEPHONE telephone number 0800 321600.

Natural England monitors activities carried out under our licences and permits to ensure compliance of licence conditions. We investigate and, if necessary, enforce occupiers' obligations to control certain damage caused to wildlife and the spread of injurious weeds.

We also administer the licensing of protected plants.

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